Boonville, California

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Boonvile is a Census Designated Place in Mendocino County, California, It had a population of 1,035 at the 2010 census.
Boonville was founded by John Burgots in 1862. The place was originally called The Corners. Burgots built a hotel, and in 1864 Alonzo Kendall built another hotel. The town became known as Kendall's City. W.W. Boone bought a store in town and gave the place its current name. The first post office opened in 1875. Despite its small population, it has a minor reputation among political leftists in the USA for countercultural ideals, including promotion of organic food.
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Coordinates:   39°0'23"N   123°21'55"W
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